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CVE-2021-40449

CISA KEV

Published November 17, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Unspecified vulnerability allows for an authenticated user to escalate privileges.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWindows

Patch Status

Patch by 2021-12-01

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-40449.